CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE FIRST CAMPAIGN IN THE HIGHLANDS.

1820--1821.

The Natural Division of Peru--The Highlands of Peru--The Flying Column under Arenales--Defeat of Quimper--The Invasion of the Highlands--The Battle of Pasco--Retreat of Aldao from Ica--Massacres of Indians by Ricafort--The Sack of Cangallo and Huancayo--Aldao establishes himself at Huancayo--Arenales rejoins San Martin.....245